Soothing teas for the soul and its benefits Words by Sjaan van der Ploeg Tea has been around for centuries, and since the beginning, people have been taking advantage of its many benefits. Not only does tea calm, soothe, replenish and warm the body, but it also heals the mind. Today we’ll be looking at different teas, their properties and what each can do for you in certain situations. Tea contains compounds called polyphenols, which are micronutrients that are naturally found in plants. Polyphenols are known to help maintain a stable blood pressure, they keep your arteries healthy and clean,…
Rose and lemon scented no-bake cheesecake A super-simple cheesecake that tastes just like summer. If you wanted to get ahead, the base freezes well in the tin. Recipe…
Chicken chorizo, fennel roasted tomato risoni This spicy one-bowl dish takes midweek entertaining to a new level. Try this Chicken chorizo, fennel roasted tomato risoni. Serves 4–6 INGREDIENTS ½ chorizo, thinly sliced 15ml olive oil 1 small red onion, sliced 400g deboned chicken thigh fillets, cut into chunks 2 baby fennel bulbs, thinly sliced 10ml smoked paprika 15ml ground cumin 125g baby vine tomatoes 300g risoni (rice) pasta, cooked and drained 2 handfuls baby spinach leaves Salt and milled black pepper, to taste 30ml fennel fronds, chopped TO SERVE Lemon or lime wedges METHOD HEAT a wide frying pan or paella…
After a good couple of shady months, hibernating underneath blankets and always having the fireplace going, it’s time for a welcomed change. The birds are chirping slightly earlier,…
Braised beef short ribs with mash This Braised beef short ribs with mash recipe is the perfect way to spoil your family with a delicious Sunday meal. INGREDIENTS BRAISED BEEG SHORT RIBS WITH MASH 2kg beef short ribs 2 tbsp vegetable oil 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 red onion, finely chopped 1 carrot , peeled and chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 tbsp sugar 1 ½ tbsp flour 5 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves removed stalk discarded 1 ½ cups red wine 3 ½ cups beef stock 3 bay leaves 8-12 small pearl onions 6-12Baby carrots PARMESAN…
The Wonderbag is up for yet another accolade; the Food Planet Prize rewards excellence in environmental-based food innovation. South Africa (14 September 2022) – Wonderbag, a South-African-based startup founded…
Love at first bite with P!ckers by McCain In an effort to meet the demand for quality shared meal options, McCain’s latest appetiser addition, P!ckers, will help restaurants offer consumers quality shared meal options. The post-pandemic era has seen a shift in consumer food culture trends as consumers are eager to connect, create social interactions, experiment, and enjoy food with others. Adding McCain’s delicious appetisers to the occasion is a great way to elevate the fun. The brand has tapped into emerging consumer trends and the surge in demand for shared meals. Its mission is to help restaurants stay on…
Gluten-free muesli bars We’ve put together these gluten-free muesli bars for when you’re next looking for a guilt-free treat! MAKES 10| HANDS-ON TIME 15 min|TOTAL TIME 1 hour…
Vegan restaurants serving mouth-watering breakfast When it comes to vegan and vegetarian dining, the Mother City has quickly become full of places to grab a healthy plant-based bite to eat thanks to the major traction plant-based eating has gained over the past few years. But, while vegetarian dining is relatively easy to find, strictly vegan restaurants are not. And when you’re tummy’s empty and you’re looking for your first meal of the day, endless-searching could become a little frustrating. Here are five vegan restaurants to keep in mind for mouth-watering breakfasts: Nourish’d Nourish’d is a plant-based, zero-waste café and juicery…
RIO LARGO Olive oil boasts fragrant fruity flavours The name RIO LARGO means “wide river”; an apt name for an estate bordering the Breede River in the Western…